10 Destinations To Escape To This Thanksgiving (PHOTOS)

ShermansTravel.com has come up with a cornucopia of travel ideas on Thanksgiving vacation destinations. Sure, they cover the obvious - after all, no list would be complete without a nod to the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade or the site of the 1620 pilgrim landing - but they also favor less traditional destinations, from lush islands and beach spots to desert landscapes and ski slopes. They even recommended a jaunt on the high seas, figuring that there's no better tribute to the adventuresome spirit of the pilgrim pioneers than by making your own transatlantic trek. So bring your family along for the fun and enjoy the best of Thanksgiving!

Text and captions courtesy of ShermanTravel.com, adapted from "Top 10 Thanksgiving Vacation Destinations."

 

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Granted, there’s not much of a connection between Thanksgiving and this Dutch-owned Caribbean isle, but it’s certain that giving thanks for all of life’s little pleasures is made infinitely more effortless when kicking back on the turquoise shores of tropical paradise. Boasting glorious weather nearly year round (Aruba is, for the most part, safely situated south of the tropical-storm belt), basking on the powdery white sand beaches needn’t be interrupted, unless, of course the activities of this tiny 20-mile-long island should lure you away. Water sports abound, as do opportunities to explore surreal desert island landscapes where cacti and iguanas compose an exotic landscape – head out on foot, jeep, or by ATV. All-inclusive luxury resorts line the shores, diverse culinary fare is served up in numerous restaurants, and superb shopping opportunities abound. Casinos, bars, clubs, and assorted evening extravaganzas animate the night, while glorious sunrises give an incentive to party until dawn in one of the top Thanksgiving vacation destinations.

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Granted, there’s not much of a connection between Thanksgiving and this Dutch-owned Caribbean isle, but it’s certain that giving thanks for all of life’s little pleasures is made infinitely more effortless when kicking back on the turquoise shores of tropical paradise. Boasting glorious weather nearly year round (Aruba is, for the most part, safely situated south of the tropical-storm belt), basking on the powdery white sand beaches needn’t be interrupted, unless, of course the activities of this tiny 20-mile-long island should lure you away. Water sports abound, as do opportunities to explore surreal desert island landscapes where cacti and iguanas compose an exotic landscape – head out on foot, jeep, or by ATV. All-inclusive luxury resorts line the shores, diverse culinary fare is served up in numerous restaurants, and superb shopping opportunities abound. Casinos, bars, clubs, and assorted evening extravaganzas animate the night, while glorious sunrises give an incentive to party until dawn in one of the top Thanksgiving vacation destinations.

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[RajB]

03:56 PM on 11/19/2010

Great list. Travel planning site IgoUgo is actually running a sweepstakes to win a trip to one of these featured destinations! Check it out:
http://apps.facebook.com/sweepstakeshq/contests/66074?wfrefid=450aa509b8cc

[raker]

08:59 AM on 11/19/2010

Phoenix and Scottsdale? No thanks. I won't be ordered to produce my papers. Decent people don't do Arizona.

And Massachusetts has only one E. But I think The Masschusettes would make a a great name for an all-girl marching band in Southie's St. Patrick's Day parade.

[siyathomas88]

06:52 AM on 11/19/2010

Wow!! Fantastic list . Now surely this places would be in my "To Do" list.
http://www.thetop10guide.net

[balibali15]

12:27 AM on 11/19/2010

Prague is awesome for Thanksgiving numerous places cater to ex-pats on Thanksgiving.

[RasputinsLiver]

12:11 AM on 11/19/2010

Well, ....

....thanks, folks. Had a good time. Had fun. was always interesting. See ya 'round sometime.

Bye.

[RasputinsLiver]

01:17 AM on 11/19/2010

Thought I'd pass along some listening stuff for traveling.

Go tou your iTunes (if you have it). To pdocasts and type in the search bar any of these FREE podcasts. Here are a few podcasts perfect for traveling.

1. The Jazz Diaries Of The Sly Crooner - Geoffrey Leigh Tozer

2. Dave's Lounge

3. Beat Feed

4. Boogie Therapy

5. Just Good Music

6 Miette's Bedtime Story Podcast

7.The Sound Culture

And, one of my favorite visual podcasts, a hilarious muppet type show:

8. Transylvania Television


All free, folks.

Again, safe travels. Adios.

[renegademom3]

05:24 PM on 11/18/2010

Pagosa Springs!

[UncleJimbo]

10:26 PM on 11/18/2010

I was just there 2 weeks ago on my way to Mesa Verde NP! Had a nice lunch there and the people were friendly!